Drug-induced tremor is shaking (tremor) that occurs when an affected person is moving or trying to move, is not associated with other symptoms, and is caused by use of a medication.
Alternative Names:
Tremor - drug-induced
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Drug-induced tremors are a simple muscular response to certain medications. Drugs that can cause tremors include the following:
Mood stabilizers such as lithium carbonate
Bronchodilators such as theophylline and Alupent
Anticonvulsants such as valproic acid and Depakote
Review Date: 7/20/2004
Reviewed By: Joseph V. Campellone, M.D., Division of Neurology, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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